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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galgarin Wolkow (ranked 7244 p4p, 539 weight class) and Jouko Juntti (ranked 5474 p4p, 470 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Galgarin Wolkow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Juntti!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juntti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolkow won't be happy with that.
Juntti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolkow can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolkow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Juntti scoring with punches from side control.
Wolkow is looking for a sweep.
Juntti decides to stand back up. Juntti steps back and let's Wolkow get back to his feet.
Juntti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolkow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Juntti goes for a double leg but Wolkow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolkow continues to drive forward.
Wolkow cracks the inside of Juntti's front leg.
Wolkow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Juntti counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolkow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntti.
Wolkow motions for Juntti to come forward. Wolkow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juntti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Galgarin Wolkow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolkow misses with a head kick.
Wolkow throws a leg kick that is checked
so Juntti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juntti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juntti prevents Wolkow from getting back to his feet.
Juntti is working Wolkow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juntti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntti landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntti cracks Wolkow with a solid left hand.
Wolkow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juntti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wolkow trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Juntti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolkow's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wolkow looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolkow, not yet.
Juntti lands a couple of elbows.
Juntti landing with the ground and pound.
Juntti stands up over Wolkow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Juntti decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Juntti checks a leg kick nicely.
Juntti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juntti gets the takedown into side control.
Juntti trying to control the position but Wolkow is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntti working the head and body with strikes.
Wolkow gets back to half guard.
Wolkow is looking to improve his position.
Wolkow is breathing heavily.
Juntti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolkow wants to control but Juntti is keeping busy.
Wolkow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntti slips a nice elbow through Wolkow's hands, connecting with Wolkow's forehead.
Juntti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juntti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntti stands up and beckons Wolkow to join him on the feet.
Wolkow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juntti misses with a head kick.
It looked like Wolkow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juntti.
Juntti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juntti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juntti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Juntti postures up and lands a big shot to Wolkow's brow.
Juntti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolkow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juntti controls the pace.
Juntti works over Wolkow with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouko Juntti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolkow looks to land a right hand but Juntti moved out of range.
Juntti looks to land a combination but Wolkow avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Wolkow. No joy for Juntti on that attempt.
Wolkow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Juntti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolkow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolkow wants it to stay on the feet.
Juntti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolkow is looking to score with low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juntti.
Galgarin Wolkow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Juntti.
Juntti gets the takedown into side control.
Juntti scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wolkow to see if he's OK.
Juntti is looking to take a break and control but Wolkow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntti lands a few punches from side control.
Wolkow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juntti's best efforts.
Juntti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolkow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Juntti manages to pass to mount!
Juntti goes for an armbar but Wolkow turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wolkow.
Juntti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wolkow presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Juntti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolkow up against the cage.
Wolkow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juntti can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolkow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juntti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolkow breaks from the clinch.
Juntti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolkow.
Wolkow throws a head kick that misses.
Juntti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolkow!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkow is looking to reverse the position.
Juntti lands an elbow.
Juntti working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juntti lands a nice forearm strike.
Wolkow is looking for a sweep.
Juntti stands up and beckons Wolkow to his feet.
Juntti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolkow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkow throws a hook to the side of Juntti's head but Juntti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juntti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wolkow bucks up and tries to throw Juntti off but instead Juntti has got his back!
I would not like to be Wolkow right now.
Juntti is punishing Wolkow with some ground and pound.
Juntti scores with punches to the body.
Wolkow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wolkow tries to roll but Juntti sticks to his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolkow covers up after that shot from Juntti.
Wolkow is taking damage to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntti not allowing Wolkow to control his hands.
Wolkow is trying to remain composed but Juntti is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Wolkow is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wolkow.
Oh Wolkow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juntti scoring with big shots to the body. Wolkow is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Wolkow was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouko Juntti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Humphries (ranked 8381 p4p, 226 weight class) and Bryan Callen (ranked 24122 p4p, 245 weight class). Bryan Callen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Humphries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Callen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Callen enables Humphries to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Callen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Callen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Callen working a defensive guard here.
Humphries is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Humphries knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Callen on the ground.
Humphries got a little sloppy there for a moment and Callen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Humphries has managed to get both his arms back between Callen's legs - danger averted.
Callen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Humphries should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Callen has tightened it up now! Humphries should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryan Callen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 3178 p4p, 333 weight class) and Bunnur Marbleforge (ranked 22514 p4p, 634 weight class). Lynn Steinheiser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bunnur Marbleforge!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marbleforge shoots in for a takedown but Steinheiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinheiser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steinheiser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marbleforge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steinheiser somewhat.
Steinheiser fails with a takedown attempt.
Steinheiser looking to score a takedown here. Marbleforge is defending well but Steinheiser drives through and ends up in Marbleforge's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marbleforge has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinheiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marbleforge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinheiser has managed to get both his arms back between Marbleforge's legs - danger averted.
Steinheiser sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marbleforge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steinheiser with a nice head shot there.
Steinheiser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marbleforge working for a triangle but Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steinheiser is in close to Marbleforge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinheiser connects with a couple of short punches.
Marbleforge is rocked!
Steinheiser stands up over Marbleforge, holding on to his feet. Steinheiser throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Marbleforge is out cold! Steinheiser lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser!
Lynn Steinheiser took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 23143 p4p, 238 weight class) and Dimitri Safronov (ranked 8286 p4p, 143 weight class). Black comes into the arena with The Dicks - Rich Daddy blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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255 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Safronov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Safronov sees it coming and defends easily.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Safronov trying to control but Black postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Black is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Safronov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Black!
Dick Black took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Markovic (ranked 3981 p4p, 387 weight class) and Jon Horn (ranked 2517 p4p, 270 weight class). Jon Horn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Horn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Markovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic connects with a body shot.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Markovic throws a big counter combination but Horn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Horn.
Markovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target.
Horn takes a swing at Markovic's ribcage but misses.
Markovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horn defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markovic slips under a jab.
Horn throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horn throws a looping overhand right but Markovic ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a hook to the body
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic ducks right into an uppercut from Horn.
Markovic lands a jab.
Markovic sizes up Horn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Markovic misses the jab.
Markovic looks to land a combination but Horn avoids it well.
Horn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn walks into a straight right hand from Markovic.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Horn tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horn lands a jab to the nose.
Markovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Markovic's head.
Markovic is rocked!
Jon Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn throws an overhand right that has Markovic reeling! Horn follows up with more punches and Markovic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Horn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taine Raharuhi (ranked 21687 p4p, 627 weight class) and Harry Winks (ranked 3092 p4p, 323 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Winks!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winks moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raharuhi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Winks.
Winks lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi swings wildly with an uppercut but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Winks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raharuhi has Winks pressed against the cage, preventing Winks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Winks working aggressively here.
Raharuhi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winks scores with a shot to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Winks controls the action.
A short right from Winks.
Come on Winks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Winks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Winks on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winks manages to break the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a hook to the body. Winks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
A big left from Winks misses.
Raharuhi lands a jab to Winks's midsection.
That kick from Winks tenderised Raharuhi's leg. Raharuhi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Winks's head but Winks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Winks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Winks misses.
Winks throws a body kick that misses.
Winks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winks takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Winks misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a nice body shot.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winks.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Winks ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winks looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raharuhi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Winks.
Winks wants to slow Raharuhi down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi is looking to wear down Winks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winks misses the jab.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Winks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winks scores with a jab.
Winks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Winks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winks throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Raharuhi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raharuhi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Winks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winks misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Winks avoids it easily.
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winks.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks with a hook.
The fighters circling - Winks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks thuds his right hand into Raharuhi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winks takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a hook to the body. Raharuhi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winks slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
A bone on bone clash there as Winks blocks the leg kick.
Raharuhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a shot from downtown. Winks moves away and avoids it.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winks throws the left hand but Raharuhi avoids the punch easily.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Winks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winks is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
Winks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winks throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Winks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch
and Winks counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Winks.
Raharuhi lands with a good body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Winks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Winks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Winks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi looks to throw the jab but Winks is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winks thows a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winks's knee momentarily.
Winks jabs Raharuhi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Winks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Winks checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Winks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
Winks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winks throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winks misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi works Winks's body with a nice hook.
Winks connects with an inside leg kick.
Winks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raharuhi doesn't seem bothered though.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winks.
Winks looks to land a combination but Raharuhi avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Winks throws a right hand that misses
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Winks.
Winks throws a sloppy body shot
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raharuhi's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winks lands a nice shot to the body.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Winks throws a low kick, looking for Raharuhi's leg but Raharuhi calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winks misses with a head kick.
Winks takes one to the chin there.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Winks throws a leg kick
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Winks.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Winks.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that misses
and Winks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winks was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Raharuhi missing with a left hand there. Winks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi staying out of range there.
Raharuhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raharuhi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
As Winks backs away, Raharuhi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Winks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Winks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Winks slips the punch.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Winks misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Raharuhi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raharuhi's head.
Winks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winks! But no joy.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winks. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Winks moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raharuhi avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Winks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi tried to score with a low kick but Winks checks it.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winks finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
Winks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raharuhi misses with a few strikes there.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Winks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raharuhi checks it well.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharuhi momentarily.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
An attempted straight right counter from Raharuhi misses the target.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Winks throws a series of punches but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Winks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winks cracks a nice hook into Raharuhi's ribs.
Winks tests Raharuhi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winks throws an overhand right that lands on Raharuhi's shoulder, as Raharuhi tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
Winks checks the leg kick.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi scores with a sloppy right hand. Winks should have avoided that one.
Winks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raharuhi moves away.
Nice jab there from Winks.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winks swinging wildly here.
A jab from Winks finds it's way through Raharuhi's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Winks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winks misses with a straight left.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Winks scores with a body shot.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks scores with a hook.
Winks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi.
Winks misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Winks swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Winks lands with a nice body kick.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Raharuhi misses its target.
Winks misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winks misses with a right hand
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharuhi lands with a shot to the body.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winks.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winks manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Winks misses
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Winks's head back.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Raharuhi jabs at Winks's body.
Winks throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharuhi scores with a nice head shot.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Winks checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winks! But no joy.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
Winks throws a jab when Raharuhi was well out of range.
Winks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
Winks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Winks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Winks's leg. Winks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Raharuhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Winks lands a head shot.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Winks is just out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Winks as he connects with a hook.
Winks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raharuhi.
Winks throws a lazy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winks on the side of the head.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taine Raharuhi.
I think Raharuhi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taine Raharuhi!
A less than humble Taine Raharuhi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 1996 p4p, 188 weight class) and Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 4117 p4p, 347 weight class). Fauchelevent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rue des Cascades. Ultime Fauchelevent is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ultime Fauchelevent!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
Fauchelevent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menshikov to the ground. Fauchelevent is now in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov wants to stand and escape but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
Fauchelevent being controlled here momentarily.
Menshikov keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
Fauchelevent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fauchelevent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Menshikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Menshikov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fauchelevent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fauchelevent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menshikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Fauchelevent content to stall in guard here.
Menshikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menshikov punishes Fauchelevent's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Fauchelevent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menshikov defends it well.
Fauchelevent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menshikov.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fauchelevent doesn't seem bothered though.
Menshikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fauchelevent shoots for a takedown but Menshikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fauchelevent wants to clinch up but Menshikov keeps it at a distance.
Fauchelevent tries to move into range but Menshikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fauchelevent goes for a double leg but Menshikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Menshikov continues to drive forward.
Menshikov jabs at Fauchelevent's body.
Fauchelevent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menshikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fauchelevent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fauchelevent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fauchelevent tries to counter by closing the distance.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Fauchelevent saw that one coming.
Fauchelevent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menshikov defends it well.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fauchelevent moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fauchelevent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menshikov tests Fauchelevent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fauchelevent is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Menshikov! Fauchelevent is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Our winner, Maxim Menshikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Ibeabuchi (ranked 1127 p4p, 119 weight class) and Samuel Morris (ranked 2200 p4p, 210 weight class). Morris has chosen AWOLNATION - Sail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Ibeabuchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Morris!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibeabuchi throws a series of punches but Morris moves out of range.
Morris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibeabuchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibeabuchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibeabuchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morris moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibeabuchi drops Morris with a beautiful combination! Morris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibeabuchi is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibeabuchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibeabuchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ike Ibeabuchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Morris.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ibeabuchi pinned against the cage. Ibeabuchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Ibeabuchi misses.
Morris takes one on the button.
That has opened up Samuel Morris's cut even more.
Ibeabuchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ibeabuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibeabuchi lands a body shot.
Ibeabuchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Morris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibeabuchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morris.
Ibeabuchi is looking to counter punch.
Ibeabuchi throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ibeabuchi is looking to wear down Morris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ibeabuchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morris looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Ibeabuchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Ibeabuchi!
Morris has a closed guard, preventing Ibeabuchi from standing up.
Ibeabuchi stands and steps away. Morris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ike Ibeabuchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ibeabuchi as Morris shoots in.
Good exchange - Ibeabuchi coming out on top.
The cut above Samuel Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morris is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ibeabuchi moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 654 p4p, 105 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 1672 p4p, 252 weight class). Leighton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov gets a clinch.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Leighton blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Orlov is leaning against Leighton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov lands a left hand.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Leighton is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Leighton into the cage.
Leighton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton's coach down at Xtreme Fighting Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leighton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov stops a takedown attempt from Leighton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leighton.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leighton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Leighton scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orlov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Leighton throws an elbow but it misses.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Leighton stalling the fight.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Leighton prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Leighton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton lands a nice uppercut.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Leighton throws an elbow but it misses.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leighton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Leighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leighton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Orlov is pressed up against the cage. Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orlov down to the mat. Orlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliott Leighton.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leighton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leighton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Leighton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leighton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leighton with the counter takedown but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Leighton tenderised Orlov's leg. Orlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlov throws a wild body kick that Leighton sees coming a mile off.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leighton.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses.
Jab by Orlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
Orlov lands with a nice body punch.
Orlov is looking to wear down Leighton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Leighton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orlov misses with the body kick
and Leighton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leighton wants to clinch.
Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov letting Leighton take a breather here.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow.
Leighton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orlov pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leighton lands an overhand right.
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Orlov misses with a hook. Leighton ducked under it nicely.
Leighton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leighton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov misses the jab.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leighton.
Leighton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Orlov slips under a jab from Leighton.
Leighton misses the jab.
Orlov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leighton's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov misses with a hook. Leighton ducked under it nicely.
Leighton tries to bum rush Orlov with a series of wild strikes but Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Leighton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlov.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orlov misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton moves out of range of the body kick.
Leighton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leighton takes a shot to the head.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Leighton has Orlov pushed against the cage.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orlov is keeping busy.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leighton tries to stall but Orlov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Leighton lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Leighton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlov prevents it.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leighton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Orlov to the mat. Orlov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Orlov has his feet on Leighton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orlov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leighton lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Orlov misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leighton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orlov - the referee stops the clock and Leighton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orlov. Leighton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Leighton finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Leighton.
Leighton darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leighton leaning against his opponent.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Orlov manages to get underhooks.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliott Leighton.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Leighton stalling.
Leighton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Leighton on the inside.
Leighton is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov stops a takedown attempt from Leighton.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Orlov cracks Leighton with a nice body shot.
Leighton blocking some punches.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leighton is breathing heavily.
Leighton tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leighton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leighton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leighton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leighton throws out a counter right but Orlov avoids it with no problem.
Leighton misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orlov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leighton takes a step back to recover.
Leighton misses with a leg kick.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leighton can do to turn this around?
Leighton throws a leg kick but Orlov checks it.
Orlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighton under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
Orlov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leighton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leighton in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leighton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orlov's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov is controlling Leighton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton working the head and body with strikes.
Leighton prevents Orlov from improving his position.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov is looking to improve his position.
Leighton is pressing down on Orlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orlov is holding on for now.
Leighton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leighton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but Orlov defending well.
Orlov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leighton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Orlov!
Leighton landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leighton thowing shots but they're missing.
Leighton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Leighton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Orlov is trying to escape the mount.
Leighton misses with some ground and pound and Orlov recovers position to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard.
Leighton thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Leighton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leighton.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leighton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orlov is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leighton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlov defending well though.
Leighton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leighton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leighton throwing shots but Orlov is blocking nicely.
Leighton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlov's head.
Leighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Orlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leighton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leighton wants to pass to mount but Orlov is defending the position.
Leighton slips a nice elbow through Orlov's hands, connecting with Orlov's forehead.
Leighton thows a huge punch but Orlov dodges it nicely.
Leighton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orlov trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
Orlov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leighton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leighton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orlov. That did some damage!
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leighton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Leighton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leighton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leighton finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leighton moves out of range of the leg kick from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov throwing a counter right hand but Leighton manages to avoid it.
Leighton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Leighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Orlov avoids a wild elbow strike from Leighton.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leighton backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov works on Leighton's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leighton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leighton controls his hands.
Leighton lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leighton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Leighton lands with a light punch inside.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Leighton gets control of Orlov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leighton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leighton controls Orlov momentarily but Orlov frees himself.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orlov thumps Leighton with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice shot by Orlov.
Leighton rushes Orlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Leighton.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leighton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton looking for a takedown.
Orlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Orlov is working Leighton over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov had his way with Eliott Leighton in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Leighton tries to score with a low kick but Orlov moves his leg out of the way.
Leighton is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Leighton.
Orlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leighton. Leighton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leighton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orlov.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses
and Leighton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Leighton misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton connects with a looping right hand.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Leighton off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov scores with the left hand. Leighton knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Leighton saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Leighton misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov motions for Leighton to come forward. Orlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Leighton misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a left to the body.
Leighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Leighton.
Orlov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Leighton misses.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Leighton circles away and keeps his distance.
Leighton feints the counter takedown.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with a low kick.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Orlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leighton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leighton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Leighton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Leighton.
Orlov is looking to score with low kicks.
Leighton keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Leighton there.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leighton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov stalks Leighton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leighton's face. Leighton staggers backwards, shaken.
Leighton is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton scores with a one two! Orlov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orlov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leighton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leighton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leighton takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Leighton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Orlov cracks Leighton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leighton throws a lazy head kick
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov connects with a leg kick. Leighton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Leighton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Leighton with the counter takedown but Orlov avoids it easily.
Leighton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeps Leighton at a distance using the push kick.
Leighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Leighton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leighton will feel that in the morning.
Orlov is looking to slow Leighton down with leg kicks.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Leighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leighton on the side of the head.
Leighton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orlov counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Orlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Leighton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Leighton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leighton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
Mikhail Orlov retains his light heavyweight title!
In defeat, Eliott Leighton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.
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